Library Director | Towanda District Library

Posted on Mar 7, 2018

The Director serves as the chief executive officer of the library, under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees, and is responsible for the functioning of the library as a whole. Specific responsibilities include: personnel and scheduling, budgeting and budget control, programming, publicity, grant writing, recommending policy adjustments to the Board, collection development, working cooperatively with other organizations in the community and directing the care and maintenance of the physical plant.

Requirements

An MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution is preferred. Bachelor’s Degree with some library course work may be considered. Administrative experience is preferred, with library experience a plus.

Other preferred qualifications:

Significant financial management experience

Strong human relations skills

Knowledge of and vision for ways to use technology to improve services

Ability to connect with the community and network with other organizations

Proven leadership and communication skills

Creative problem-solving skills

Salary

$22,500 to $30,000

Location

Towanda District Library301 South TaylorTowanda, IL 61776United States